Ishmael's Journey Map

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Ishmael is born
Genesis 16:15

And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.

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Ishmael

Ishmael was Abraham's firstborn son through Hagar. Though not the son of promise, God blessed him and promised to make him father of twelve princes and a great nation. He became a skilled archer living in the wilderness. He is considered the ancestor of many Arab peoples.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 2080 BC

    Canaan

    Ishmael is born to Abraham and Hagar.

    GEN 16:15-16

  2. Circumcisionc. 2067 BC

    Canaan

    Ishmael is circumcised at age 13 along with Abraham.

    GEN 17:25-26

  3. Isaac's Weaningc. 2064 BC

    Canaan

    Ishmael mocks Isaac at his weaning feast.

    GEN 21:9

  4. Expulsionc. 2064 BC

    The Wilderness

    Ishmael and Hagar are sent away; God provides for them.

    GEN 21:10-21

  5. Abraham's Burialc. 1991 BC

    Canaan

    Ishmael joins Isaac to bury their father Abraham.

    GEN 25:9

  6. Deathc. 1943 BC

    Canaan

    Ishmael dies at 137 years old.

    GEN 25:17

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